4. Sandalwood
The East Indian sandalwood tree is the source of this natural remedy. Sandalwood is among the most popular homeopathic treatments for health issues ranging from fatigue to infection. The essential oil comes from the bark and roots of the tree. Sandalwood products are widely available, making it one of the most valuable trees on earth. African and West Indian sandalwood oil is incredibly rare and touted as the best quality sandalwood oil available.
The homeopathic medicinal community revere sandalwood for its excellent antiseptic, anti-microbial, and anti-bacterial properties. There is a lack of scientific evidence to support the efficacy of sandalwood oil in treating disease. However, communities have relied on oil for centuries to cure a wide variety of skin diseases, including scabies.
Santalol is the free alcohol compound found in sandalwood oil. The ingredient is responsible for the pleasant scent of the oil and its medicinal effects. Due to the high demand for sandalwood oil, many sandalwood products are synthetic variants. Check the label of the product you are interested in purchasing. Make sure that your sandalwood oil is guaranteed as genuine and grown with sustainable farming practices.